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Driving while kidnapped: Florida man drives erratically to attract police

Dog breeder who says he was being held captive by three men intentionally broke traffic laws in order to get pulled over

The Guardian - US

‘I think I would win’: Donald Trump takes aim at Ron DeSantis

As the Florida governor rises in the polls, Trump begins to disparage his former ally

The Guardian - US

Disney workers trade costumes for yoga pants on Yoga Day

Thousands of Disney workers traded their character costumes for yoga pants Tuesday morning — planking, doing the downward dog and folding into lotus poses at sunrise

The Independent UK

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Trump claims to be ‘very responsible’ for 2024 rival Ron DeSantis’s election success

’I endorsed Ron, and after I endorsed him, he took off like a rocketship,’ the former president said in a 2021 interview about the fellow Republican

The Independent UK

Father of teen who fell to his death from Florida theme park ride accuses authorities of racism

‘I refuse to let this thing go under the rug because my son didn’t deserve it,’ Yarnell Sampson said at a news conference next to the Free Fall ride in Orlando

The Independent UK

Editorial: On kids’ vaccines, DeSantis is wrong, but never in doubt

The quip “often wrong, never in doubt” fits Gov. Ron DeSantis like a glove. He takes it to extremes by doubling down, at the expense of our children, on his cultivated political appeal to the anti-vaxxer element of right-wing America.

Tribune News Service

Reality television finds a home in Florida

It has been several years since the cameras all but stopped rolling in Florida for big TV and film productions. However, unscripted “reality” content in the state is flourishing. From nature-focused “Finding Adventure” to MTV’s “Siesta Key” and even Discovery+ hit “The Queen of Versailles Reigns Again,” audiences are flocking…

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‘My child will die.’ These families say Florida’s moves to withhold gender transition care will lead to self-harm

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Kai was 13 when his period arrived, crushing his spirit.

Tribune News Service

Tentative Thoughts On The Jewish Claim To A "Religious Abortion"

Recently, Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor, a synagogue in Palm Beach County, Florida, challenged the constitutionality of Florida's new abortion restriction. I think there are many procedural problems with the complaint, including standing and the scope of the proposed remedy. (See my post here.) But here I'd like to address the merits…

Reason

2 deputies disciplined after Bob Saget death investigation

Officials say two Florida deputies have each been suspended for about two weeks for leaking news about actor and comedian Bob Saget’s death before his family was alerted

The Independent UK

Father of teen killed on Florida ride fears death forgotten

The father of a Missouri teenager killed after falling from a Florida amusement park ride said Monday he fears his son’s death will be forgotten with tragic consequences for future ride patrons

The Independent UK

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘We are not going to order’ vaccines for kids for state health departments

ORLANDO, Fla. — Amid backlash from political rivals, medical professionals and senior federal government officials alike, Gov. Rick DeSantis on Monday morning reaffirmed his decision not to preorder newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines or offer them at state health departments.

Orlando Sentinel

Big black bear takes a stroll through a Florida golf course community

They've seen bears before in the area but apparently not this large.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Editorial: On abortion, Florida’s party of ‘religious freedom’ tramples over non-Christians’ beliefs

When Florida imposed a 15-week abortion ban in April, the state Senate president’s office released a statement titled: “Increased protection for unborn children signed into law.”

Miami Herald

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Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Denying trans youth gender-affirming care is an affront to science and medical ethics

This year has seen an array of anti-transgender legislation. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is pursuing policies to restrict transition-related care for transgender minors and to block Medicaid coverage of this care for anyone. In 2022, legislation in 20 states so far has been introduced purporting to “protect” trans youth…

Salon

Trump losing donors to DeSantis: report

Politico reports major GOP donors are flooding DeSantis with cash he doesn't need in 2022, possibly for '24 run

Zenger

Sinking Feeling: Rescuers Pluck Family Of 11 From Sea After Boat Capsized

“We're happy to report that a family of 11 people are safe today thanks to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit.”

Daily Mirror

NASA fears Elon Musk rocket will explode destroying route to International Space Station

The billionaire if his latest SpaceX launch goes badly, it could effectively cut off the space agency's sole means of launching U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station

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Tribune News Service

MAGA influencers flock to Florida, chasing political clout and connections

TAMPA, Fla. — The tongue-in-cheek digital campaign ad mirrors the script of an insurance commercial, where “Jake for State House” is reminiscent of the State Farm spokesperson, with a Republican twist.

Tribune News Service

June is a pivotal month for abortion in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The next few weeks could bring a major change in Florida when it comes to abortions.

Tribune News Service

Can Democrats flip the Florida Legislature in 2022? Realistically, no.

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida voters won’t have a say in more than a quarter of state legislative races after Friday’s qualifying deadline expired with no apparent opposition filed in 45 House and Senate seats where a Democrat or Republican failed to draw a challenger.

Miami Herald

Doctors ‘thrilled’ to order COVID vaccines for young kids after DeSantis changes course

MIAMI — Pediatricians across Florida have begun ordering COVID-19 vaccines for their patients under 5 after Gov. Ron DeSantis changed course Friday and allowed doctors and hospitals in the state to get them from a federal program.

Tribune News Service

Florida surpasses 75,000 COVID deaths; two-thirds of state in high-risk category for community spread

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida reached a grim milestone this week: More than 75,000 people in the state have died of COVID-19.

Miami Herald

Fabiola Santiago: When it comes to dissing his Black constituents, DeSantis just can’t help himself

This is your weekly Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Watch.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Gov. DeSantis’ hypocrisy on parental rights

Is there anyone’s life Ron DeSantis won’t endanger in his anticipated run for the White House?

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